A.J. Brown has been officially ruled out for the Philadelphia Eagles’ upcoming Week 8 matchup against the New York Giants, as he continues to recuperate from a hamstring injury sustained during the team’s Week 7 victory over the Minnesota Vikings. Brown’s absence leaves a noticeable gap in the Eagles’ offense, which will rely heavily on quarterback Jalen Hurts and the remaining receiving corps.
The Eagles, besides Brown and star wideout Devonta Smith, are faced with a challenging situation at the wide receiver position. Their next option, Jahan Dotson, has only recorded seven catches for 111 yards throughout the season, and they may need to lean on other playmakers like tight end Dallas Goedert and running back Saquon Barkley to fill the void left by Brown.
In a positive turn of events for Philadelphia, rookie wide receiver Darius Cooper has been activated from injured reserve and elevated to the 53-man roster. Cooper, who went undrafted after playing at Tarleton State, has been sidelined for the past four games due to a shoulder injury sustained in Week 3. His return could provide a much-needed boost to the thin receiving group, with Cooper expressing excitement about rejoining his teammates: “It was a blessing to be back out there, practicing with my brothers.”
The Eagles demonstrated a strong passing performance in their recent game against the Vikings, with Hurts throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns, while Smith led the receiving efforts with nine catches for 183 yards and a touchdown.
As the Eagles prepare to face their NFC East rival Giants, the game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET at Lincoln Financial Field. With the team adjusting to Brown’s absence and welcoming back Cooper, Philadelphia will look to maintain momentum and secure another win in their division.